SH242: Top Tips for Beginner Divers: Psychological Safety & Just Culture

In this episode, we follow Paul, a diver who joins an unfamiliar group and stays silent when he feels unsure, leading to stress, separation from the team, and a risky situation underwater. His story shows how being part of a group doesn’t automatically mean being part of a team, especially when people don’t feel comfortable asking questions or speaking up. We explore the ideas of psychological safety and just culture, and why they matter in diving, so that everyone can raise concerns, admit mistakes, and learn without fear of blame or embarrassment. The episode also shares practical ways divers can support each other, encourage open communication, and challenge unsafe behaviour, helping teams become safer, stronger, and better together.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/top-tips-for-beginner-divers-psychological-safety-just-culture

Links: Blog about Performance Influencing Factors: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/top-tips-for-beginner-divers-performance-influencing-factors

Tags: English, Beginners, Just Culture, Pedro Paulo Cunha, Psychological Safety, Teamwork